Welcome to Transport Action BC Region
We are the BC chapter of Transport Action Canada, a national non-profit charitable organization dedicated to public transport advocacy, research, and education. We advocate for bus and train passengers in BC, and promote public transportation options that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable across the province.
Our Priorities
Public Transit
We advocate for frequent, convenient, and accessible public transit that serves the greatest number of people. Much of BC’s population is concentrated in cities, and transit helps people to get where they need to go at a reasonable cost.
Passenger Rail
Rail moves the largest number of people in an environmentally friendly and comfortable way. We advocate for a strong intercity and regional passenger rail system to build strong, interconnected regions and connect BC to the rest of Canada.
Intercity Bus
Many people in the BC need to travel long distances to college or university, for medical appointments or for work. We advocate for government support for regional bus services connecting smaller and rural communities to the BC economy.
Why Public Transportation Matters
Economic Growth
A thriving economy requires efficient movement of people and freight for communities large and small. Robust passenger bus and rail services will help keep our region competitive.
Social Inclusion
Dependable public transport for Canadians of all ages, abilities and origins opens up opportunities for everybody, including access to education, healthcare and jobs.
Environmental Responsibility
Travelling by bus or train uses far less fuel than driving or taking a short-haul flight. It also means less farmland and wilderness paved over for extra highway lanes.
B.C. Passenger Rail Service
Transport Action B.C. penned a letter to all B.C. Liberal MPs questioning why there was so little support from them for improved passenger and freight rail transportation in the province. As of February 9, 2025 no responses had been received. 2026…
Image: Rick JelfsCanada Needs a National Rail Strategy
Transport Action Canada wrote a lengthy letter to the current Federal Transportation Minister, The Honourable Steven McKinnon. The letter argues for a national rail strategy in order to build a rail network that supports Canada’s economic, social, an…
Image: Rick JelfsMLA and MP Support Retaining BC Rail Corridor
Jeremy Valeriote MLA (Green) for West Vancouver-Sea To Sky, and Patrick Weiler, MP (Liberal) for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea To Sky Country sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby supporting the retension of the BC …
Image: Legislative Assembly of BCVancouver Island Transit Authority
Transport Action B.C. is calling on the provincial government to create a Vancouver Island Transit Authority to provide public transportation services across Vancouver Island. The current system with BC Transit providing some services and regional di…
Image: Roger Puta | Public DomainPremier Eby Tries to Talk Transportation; Ignores BC Rail
Vancouver Sun columnist, Vaughn Palmer, commented on Premier Eby’s attempt to discuss B.C.’s transportation needs and the involvement of the federal government’s major development projects. The column is found at Eby tries to talk transportation, but…
Image: Rick JelfsThe Canadian – 70th Anniversary
Via Rail and the Via Historical Association organised a Vancouver event celebrating the 70th anniversary of The Canadian at Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station. A press conference was held on November 21 with a public open house o…